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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.26, 18,369.67 and 7,343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.26, 18,369.67 and 7,343.15 is: 10,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.26 : 18,369.67 = 7,343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.26/18,369.67 = 7,343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.26x = 18,369.67 × 7,343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.26x = 134,891,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,891,242.26/13,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.62

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